PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. –Jan. 7, 2025–Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay an Epic Golf Adventure®, the immersive mini golf adventure in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, has been voted America’s “Best New Attraction” in the 2025 USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.
Over the course of a month-long voting period, the public selected Sky Pirates from a competitive field of 20 exciting new attractions nationwide. This prestigious accolade follows Sky Pirates’ earlier recognition as the “Attraction of the Year” by the Tennessee Hospitality and Tourism Association in 2024.
Sky Pirates offers a unique and unforgettable experience with two distinct 18-hole courses: an enchanting indoor Mermaid Bay and a thrilling rooftop Sky Pirate adventure. Beyond the exciting gameplay, guests can enjoy interacting with mermaids and pirates, captivating photo opportunities, charming retail store, mouthwatering food and candy options, refreshing pineapple DOLE Whip® floats, exciting face painting for children, and much more.
“Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay represents a multimillion-dollar investment with a singular goal: to revolutionize the family activity of mini golf for all ages,” stated Chucky Blalock, Managing Partner. “We are incredibly honored by this recognition from USA Today. These awards affirm our mission to create unforgettable family fun while visiting the Smokies.”
Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay is poised for continued success, as they prepare to offer a new Pirate and Mermaid Breakfast experience later in 2025, allowing families to enjoy a breakfast buffet with live pirate and mermaid cast members.
For more information about Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay, visit https://www.skypiratesgolf.com.
About Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay:
Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay, recently voted America’s Best New Attraction by USA Today, is a one-of-a-kind mini-golf adventure offering affordable fun for families and groups. Showcased by our live pirate and mermaid cast members, indoor and rooftop mini-golf holes, and iconic pineapple DOLE Whip floats, the attraction provides the area’s newest family entertainment destination. Sky Pirates of Mermaid Bay is a must-see on your next family vacation. For more information, visit https://www.skypiratesgolf.com or call 865-606-6700.
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Additional Information
Marcus Watson
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